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PRESIDENT OF INDIA INAUGURATES 7TH INDIA WATER WEEK
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 7th India Water Week today  at Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that it is impossible to imagine life without water. In Indian civilization, water is not only important in life but also in the journey after life. That is why all water sources are considered sacred. But at the present if we look at the situation the condition seems worrying. Due to the increasing population, the condition of our rivers and reservoirs is deteriorating, village ponds are drying up and many local rivers have become extinct. Water is being over-exploited in agriculture and industries. The environmental balance on the earth is getting disturbed, weather patterns are changing and unseasonal excessive rainfall has become common. In such a situation, discussing the management of water is a very commendable step.
The President said that the issue of water is relevant not only for India but for the entire world. This issue is linked to national security too as the vast amount of available freshwater is spread between two or more countries. Therefore, this combined water resource is an issue in which the international cooperation is necessary. She was happy to note that Denmark, Finland, Germany, Israel and the European Union are participating in the 7th India Water Week. She expressed confidence that all will benefit from the exchange of ideas and technologies on this forum.
The President said that water is a major resource for agriculture as well. According to an estimate, about 80 percent of the water resource in our country is used for agricultural purposes. Therefore, proper use and management of water in irrigation is very important for water conservation. The 'Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana' is a major initiative in this area. This nationwide scheme is being implemented to increase the irrigated area in the country. In line with water conservation goals, the scheme also envisages adoption of precision-irrigation and water saving technologies to ensure "per drop more crop".
The President said that providing clean drinking water to the growing population will be a big challenge in the coming years. The issue of water is multifaceted and complex, for which efforts should be made by all stakeholders. We all know that water is limited and only its proper use and recycling can sustain this resource for a long time. Therefore, all of us should try to consume this resource carefully. She urged people to be aware of its misuse and make others aware about water conservation. She expressed confidence that the outcome of brainstorming during this 7th Water Week will pave way for the welfare of this earth and humanity. She appealed to the common people, farmers, industrialists and especially children to make water conservation a part of their ethics. She said that only in this manner, we will be able to gift a better and safer tomorrow to the coming generations.
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Ministry of Mines
KABIL Set up to Ensure Supply of Critical Minerals
A joint venture company namely Khanij Bidesh India Ltd.  is to be set up with the participation of three Central Public Sector Enterprises namely, National Aluminium Company Ltd., Hindustan Copper Ltd. and Mineral Exploration Company Ltd. . The Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi said that the objective of constituting KABIL is to ensure a consistent supply of critical and strategic minerals to Indian domestic market. While KABIL would ensure mineral security of the Nation, it would also help in realizing the overall objective of import substitution, he said.
Minister of Mines Shri Pralhad Joshi with the CMDs of NALCO, HCL and MECL who signed a Joint Venture to establish KABIL
The sustained source of mineral and metal commodities is imperative for the transportation and manufacturing segment. Recalling the commitment at the UN Climate Change Conference, Pairs, 2015, where India has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and opting a greener mode of transportation, the Minister said that the Prime Minister has been emphasizing upon Electric Vehicle Mobility. Shri Joshi, said therefore it is important to ensure energy storage through batteries. Further segments like Aviation, Defence and Space Research also require minerals with lower weight and high mechanical strength. Among such twelve minerals identified as strategic minerals, which have meagre resource base, Lithium Cobalt are significant.
The KABIL would carry out identification, acquisition, exploration, development, mining and processing of strategic minerals overseas for commercial use and meeting country’s requirement of these minerals. The sourcing of these minerals or metals is to done by creating trading opportunities, G2G collaborations with the producing countries or strategic acquisitions or investments in the exploration and mining assets of these minerals in the source countries. The new company will help in building partnerships with other mineral rich countries like Australia and those in Africa and South America, where Indian expertise in exploration and mineral processing will be mutually beneficial bringing about new economic opportunities. The equity participation between NALCO, HCL and MECL is in the ratio of 40:30:30
The joint venture agreement was signed in the presence of Shri Pralhad Joshi, Hon’ble Minister of Mines, Coal and Parliamentary Affairs. Shri Anil Mukim Secretary  and other senior officers were also present.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Shri Kiren Rijiju gave Arjuna Awards to Smriti Mandhana and Rohan Bopanna
Shri Kiren Rijiju, Minister of State  for Youth Affairs & Sports today gave Arjuna Awards to Ms. Smriti Mandhana  and Shri Rohan Bopanna  in a ceremony held in New Delhi.
Ms. Smriti Mandhana and Shri Rohan Bopanna were selected for Arjuna Awards 2018 for their outstanding achievements in the sports disciplines of Cricket and Tennis respectively. They could not receive the Arjuna Awards from President of India during the Award Ceremony held on 25th September 2018, as they were out of the country at that time taking part in international tournaments.
Ms. Smriti Mandhana is one of the finest women cricketers to have represented India in all formats in recent times. She is first Indian woman to achieve a double-hundred in a one-day game. She is the only Indian player to be named in the ICC Women's Team of the Year 2016. She was given Best International Cricketer  Award by BCCI for 2017-18.
Shri Rohan Bopanna is one of the outstanding tennis players in the country. He won gold Medal in Men’s Doubles in Asian Games 2018. He is fourth Indian Player to win a Grand Slam  Title in Mixed Doubles in 2017.
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Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
Workshop On Public Sector Enterprises on CSR held
A One Day Workshop on Public Sector Enterprises on Corporate Social Responsibility  was held under the aegis of the National Water Mission , in partnership with the National Mission for Clean Ganga  at New Delhi yesterday. Around 30-35 Navratna Companies and other PSUs were present in the workshop along with Corporates such as Reliance Foundation and organizations like TERI, CII Water Institute etc.
Shri U.P. Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation made an appeal to all the PSEs, PSUs and the corporate sector to partner with NMCG in whatever way they can to take forward this National Mission. He said, NMCG has utilized banking networks of SBI, UBI, HDFC, ICICI and Yes Bank for displaying Clean Ganga messages. He also mentioned that Corporates like HCL, Indorama, Yes Bank, SCI, Indus Ind Bank are associated with NMCG on Ganga projects. HCL has taken up afforestation projects in Noida and Greater Noida as well as Rudraksha plantation in Uttarakhand in association with INTACH.
Shri Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, DG, NMCG speaking on the occasion gave an overview of NMCG’s activities and as well underlined the enormous scope of PSUs and PSEs to join hands with NMCG in the cause of bringing about Nirmalta and Aviralta in the entire Ganga basin.
During the workshop NMCG showcased the efforts being carried out for Ganga Rejuvenation, which aim at a holistic vision of restoring the wholesomeness of Ganga through attaining Nirmalta and Aviralta. In fact, the Namami Gange Program launched in 2015, is an integrated Ganga conservation mission, which has made significant strides and achieved key milestones during 2018-19.
NMCG is the first mission which is looking at urban as well as rural areas, dealing with a complete range of pollution abatement measures for all kinds of domestic and industrial pollution, rural sanitation, afforestation and conservation of biodiversity, ghats and crematoria, water quality monitoring, use of modern technology, sustainability of investment by including long term Operation and Maintenance as part of the project cost, Public Private Partnership projects and involving all stakeholders through proactive public outreach activities.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India tests a new record- nearly 9 lakh tested in one day
Record Highest Single Day Recoveries of 57,937
Total Recoveries exceed Active Cases by more than 13 lakh
India has set another record in COVID-19 tests conducted per day. Nearly 9 lakh  testes have been conducted in a single day, the highest tests/day so far. With this, the cumulative tests have reached 3,09,41,264.
Even with such a high level of testing, the positivity has remained low i.e. 8.81% compared to the weekly national average i.e. 8.84%.
India has also recorded the highest single day recoveries of 57,937 in the last 24 hours. This is higher than the confirmed cases added during the same period . With more patients recovering and being discharged from hospitals and home isolation , the total recoveries have reached nearly 20 lakh . With this the gap between the recovered patients and the active cases has crossed 13 lakh today .
Continuous increase in average daily recoveries has led to India's Recovery Rate touching 73.18% and a low Case Fatality Rate . As a result of collaborative and focussed efforts by the Centre and State/UT governments built on effective implementation of the TEST, TRACK, TREAT strategy of the Union Government, 30 States/UTs are reporting lower CFR than the national average. Aggressive TESTING leads to early identification and isolation of positive cases. This coupled with efficient clinical treatment has ensured a law Fatality Rate down.
The actual case load of the country i.e. the active cases , is only 24.91% of the total positive cases. This figure is also exhibiting a steady downward trajectory.
An ever expanding national network of diagnostic labs has ensured the exponentially growing number of tests being conducted across the country. As on date, 1476 total labs are operational with 971 labs in the government sector and 505 private labs. These include:
• Real-Time RT PCR based testing labs: 755 
• TrueNat based testing labs: 604 
• CBNAAT based testing labs: 117 
For all authentic & updated information on COVID-19 related technical issues, guidelines & advisories please regularly visit: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ and @MoHFW_INDIA.
Technical queries related to COVID-19 may be sent to technicalquery.covid19[at]gov[dot]in and other queries on ncov2019[at]gov[dot]in and @CovidIndiaSeva .
In case of any queries on COVID-19, please call at the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare helpline no.: +91-11-23978046 or 1075 . List of helpline numbers of States/UTs on COVID-19 is also available at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/coronvavirushelplinenumber.pdf.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Make in India Smart Phones for Anganwadi Workers
Anganwadi workers are empowered with the provision of smart phones procured through Government e-Market  for efficient service delivery. Ministry has been pursuing with States to saturate access to smart phones for Anganwadi Workers and have recently, in States review meetings, taken up the issue again. A total of 8.66 lakh smart phones have been procured by 32 States/UTs. In addition, States/UTs are advised to introduce transparent processes for procurement of mobile phones as per GFR and vigilance guidelines. The mobile application of POSHAN Abhiyaan digitizes and automates physical registers used by Aanganwadi workers. This saves the time of AWWs and AWHs, and improves the quality of their work while simultaneously allowing them real-time monitoring. The details of the Smartphones procured by States/UTs including the state of Bihar under POSHAN Abhiyaan is at Annexure I.
Under POSHAN Abhiyaan, funds released to States/UTs for program implementation, including procurement of smartphones for FY 2019-20 and 2020-21 along with total central fund utilisation as on 31st March 2021 is at Annexure II.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Corporate Affairs
IBBI organises Seminar on the occasion of International Women's Day
To mark the occasion of International Women's Day, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India  organised a Seminar today, on the lines of this year’s United Nations’ theme “Women in Leadership: Achieving an equal; future in a COVID-19 world” at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
Addressing the seminar Mrs. Sumitra Mahajan, Former Speaker, Lok Sabha as a Chief Guest highlighted that women are making a mark in every field including this budding profession of Insolvency Professional. Their role during the pandemic has been extra-ordinary. The welcome address was delivered by Dr.  Mukulita Vijayawargiya, Whole Time Member, IBBI. Ms. Sudha R. Relangi, Director , Central Bureau of Investigation and Ms. Madhavi Divan, Additional Solicitor General, addressed the participants as Guests of Honour. Ms. Tripti Singhal Somani, Founder, Wommenovator & Co Chairperson, MSME Committee, PHDCCI, delivered the validatory address
The technical session on “Insolvency Professionals and Women: Multi Taskers” moderated by Ms. Jyoti Vij, Dy. Secretary General, FICCI. The Seminar also had an experience sharing session on “Successful Resolutions under the Code”, moderated by Ms. Jyoti Jindgar, Advisor, Competition Commission of India. The vote of thanks was delivered by Dr Kokila Jayaram DGM, IBBI.
The Insolvency Professionals who participated in the panel discussions included, Ms. Dipti Atul Mehta, Ms. Ramanathan Bhuvaneshwari, Ms. Mamta Binani, Ms. Kalpana G., Ms. Pooja Bahry and Ms. Sudha Pravin Navandar
Insolvency professionals, registered valuers and other stakeholders of the IBC ecosystem attended the Seminar in physical as well as by way of webcasting.
PIB Headquarters
After setback in floods, farmers reap bumper harvest of mussels this time
After a major setback in the last year’s flood, farmers in Moothakunnam in Ernakulam district have had a bumper harvest of mussels under the guidance of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute . Five self-help groups in the region reaped a total yield of 6.5 tonnes of mussels in as many as five farming units. The farmers—most of them are women—started the farming in January using a structure made of bamboo with a size of five metre each width and length.
The farmers, who turned into bivalve farming as an additional livelihood option, had suffered a severe loss owing to last year’s devastating flood. Their oyster farming units were completely destroyed due to the calamity. They were also worried that post-flood changes in the aquatic ecosystem may affect the mussel farming. But, farmers are now relieved with a good harvest this time and are hopeful of compensating the loss last time.
The farming that lasted 5 months was carried out under the guidance of the Molluscan Fisheries Division of the CMFRI. After the harvest, the produce was undergone depuration, a scientific process of expelling contaminants from gills and guts of mussels by providing them with good purified seawater before they are used for consumption which was also developed by the CMFRI.
As there is no need for feeding, the bivalve farming is less expensive compared to fish farming. However, the initial capital to set up the farming units is the major expense of the farming.
Available in CMFRI
Depurated mussel meat from the farms are available for sale in the CMFRI. It can be had from the Agriculture Technology Information Centre  from 10 am to 4 pm on all working days till the stock ends.  Mussels are rich in protein, lipids, carbohydrates, minerals  and vitamins.
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AYUSH
76th countdown day to International Yoga day celebrations
Yoga Demonstrations organised at Nisarg Gram, Yewalewadi, Pune on 06 April 2023
Pune, 3 April 2023
As we aware, at the initiative of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the United Nations General Assembly took a historic decision in 2014 to declare 21st June as the International Day of Yoga . This world wide acceptance of Yoga is a matter of pride for our country, as Yoga is an integral part of our cultural and spiritual heritage. Yoga is an ancient science of wisdom for living a healthy life and by adopting it in daily life, one can make life easy and simple. It works efficiently on all the aspects related to human life viz. mental, emotional, spiritual and physical planes of being. Yoga means pairing on a spiritual level this union means the union of the individual consciousness with the universal consciousness.
On the directions of the Ministry of Ayush, this year, on the 06th April, is the 76th day countdown to the International Day of Yoga. On this day Mass Yoga Demonstration is organised at Nisarg Gram, Yewalewadi in association with Central Bureau of Communication, Maharashtra and Goa region, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India. The programme will start at 07.00 am with Mass Yoga demonstration as per the Standard Protocol of Ayush Ministry, Govt. of India.
This year being a Millet year, NIN is offering a free Millet breakfast to all the participants. This programme is open to all and free of cost. All age group people can join and rejoice the celebrations. Celebrate this 76th Countdown day to IDY on 06th April, 2023 with your family and friends in a Mass Yoga Demonstration at Nisarg-Gram, behind Bandorwala Leprosy Centre, Yewalewadi, Pune.PIB Pune | NIN/M.Iyengar/D.Rane
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 135.99 Cr
More than 70 Lakh doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 98.38% is highest since March 2020
7,447 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload currently stands at 86,415
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 1% for last 33 days
With the administration of 70,46,805 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 135.99 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,42,79,769 sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figureas per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,85,958
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2nd Dose
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96,29,532
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,83,666
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2nd Dose
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1,67,42,999
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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48,38,74,667
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2nd Dose
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28,50,59,645
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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19,08,70,116
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2nd Dose
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13,75,94,350
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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11,92,84,012
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2nd Dose
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8,81,71,322
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Total
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1,35,99,96,267
The recovery of 7,886 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,41,62,765.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.38%,highest since March 2020.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 15,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for last 50days now.
7,447 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
India’s Active Caseloadis presently at 86,415. Active cases constitute 0.25% of the country's total Positive Cases, which is lowest since March 2020.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 12,59,952 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 66.15 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 0.63% remains less than 1% for the last 33 days now. The Daily Positivity rate reported to be 0.59%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below 2% for last 74 days and below 3% for 109consecutive days now.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 134.61 Cr
More than 68 Lakh doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 98.38% is highest since March 2020
6,984 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload currently stands at 87,562
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 1% for last 31 days
With the administration of 68,89,025 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 134.61 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,41,10,887 sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figureas per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,85,790
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2nd Dose
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96,15,068
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,83,347
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2nd Dose
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1,67,16,936
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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48,14,22,451
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2nd Dose
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27,76,64,395
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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19,03,00,963
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2nd Dose
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13,55,74,432
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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11,89,49,012
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2nd Dose
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8,71,02,089
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Total
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1,34,61,14,483
The recovery of 8,168 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,41,46,931.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.38%,highest since March 2020.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 15,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for last 48days now.
6,984 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
India’s Active Caseloadis presently at 87,562. Active cases constitute 0.25% of the country's total Positive Cases, which is lowest since March 2020.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 11,84,883 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 65.88 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 0.67% remains less than 1% for the last 31 days now. The Daily Positivity rate reported to be0.59%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below2% for last 72 days and below 3% for 107 consecutive days now.